scleroderma

Scleroderma

What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a chronic, autoimmune condition in which normal tissue is substituted with dense, thick fibrous tissue. Generally, the immune system helps to protect the body against illness and infection. In a person with scleroderma, the immune system activates further cells to create too much collagen (a protein). This additional collagen is…

systemic-lupus-erythematosus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most familiar type of lupus condition. SLE is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks its tissues, generating widespread inflammation and tissue injury in the involved organs. It can involve the joints, brain, skin, kidneys, lungs, and blood vessels. There is no…

Epilepsy
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Epilepsy

What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a long-term brain disease where a patient has repeated seizures. It is considered to involve approximately 3 people in every 100 patients with seizures. Having only one seizure is not considered to be epilepsy almost half the patients who have one seizure never have another seizure. Epilepsy is not one…

muscle-fatigue
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Muscle Fatigue

What is Muscle Fatigue? In medical publications, muscle fatigue is described as a reduction in the power capability of a muscle that happens during exercise. This explanation of muscle fatigue encompasses two various strategies that can result in lessened muscle power. First, bodies fatigued by activity may indicate a lessened capability to signal, or demand,…

dermatomyositis
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Dermatomyositis

What is Dermatomyositis? Dermatomyositis is a rare condition that generates muscle weakness and rashes on your skin. It’s a condition of myopathy. It can also induce extreme symptoms that involve your capability to breathe and swallow. Dermatomyositis is a condition of polymyositis that involves your skin in addition to your muscles. See your provider or…

pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary Embolism

Overview A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks and stops or prevents blood flow to the artery in a lung. In most cases, the blood clot begins in a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lungs. Rarely, does the clot form in a vein in another part of a body….

thyroiditis

Thyroiditis

What is Thyroiditis? Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland found at the front of your neck under your skin. It’s a portion of your endocrine system and prevents many of your body’s essential functions by creating and discharging specific hormones. Thyroiditis contains a group of personal situations…

hyperekplexia
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Hyperekplexia

What is Hyperekplexia? Hyperekplexia is a genetic neurological disease. This disease mainly involves infants, and symptoms generally begin to show shortly after birth. When an infant with hyperekplexia listens to a loud noise, it startles them more than is normally considered typical. They may also have this response to further unexpected stimuli, like sudden motions…

Isaacs Syndrome
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Isaacs Syndrome

What is Isaac’s Syndrome? Isaacs Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes uncontrolled continuous muscle activity, even during sleep. It mostly affects the arms and legs muscles, but it may affect any part of the Body muscles. Patients with the disease feel stiffness, cramps, and twitching in their muscles. It can also involve your…